Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Tire Pressure
Refer to Assembly and Set-up section for information regarding
tire pressure.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically
and replaced when necessary.
NOTE:
The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges.
When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the
other edge.
To remove skid shoes:
1.
Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
2.
Rotate and reassemble skid shoes with the four carriage
bolts (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to
Figure 6-1.
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity.
Figure 6-1
NOTE:
The shave plate on HD units only has a wear edge that can
be adjusted forward to prolong its life. As the shave plate wears,
it can be moved into a second position.
To move shave plate:
1.
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.
2.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
3.
Loosen the rear skid shoe bolts on both sides of the snow
thrower housing and remove the carriage bolts and hex
nuts which attach shave plate to the auger housing.
4.
Slide the shave plate downward into the second position.
Reinstall and tighten all bolts securely. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
To remove shave plate:
1.
Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
the auger housing.
2.
Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of
carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3
